A 5-year-old girl has a WBC count of 11 x 109/L with 55% lymphocytes. Which of the following best describes this phenomenon?

a. Absolute lymphocytosis
b. Relative lymphocytosis
c. Normal leukocyte count
d. Absolute lymphocytopenia


Correct Answer: A

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